Publisher's Synopsis
As a foreign correspondent based in South Africa, John Carlin had unique access to Mandela during the post-apartheid years when Mandela faced his most daunting obstacles and achieved his greatest triumphs. Carlin witnessed history as Mandela was released from prison after twenty-seven years and ascended to the presidency of his country. Drawing on exclusive conversations with Mandela and interviews with people who were close to him, Carlin has crafted an account of a man who was neither saint nor superman. KNOWING MANDELA offers an intimate understanding of one of the most remarkable figures of our age.
